We don’t have a mold for you to fit. We have a mission for you to join!
Most jobs want you to button up and blend in. At Youth Opportunities Unlimited (YOU), we want the opposite. We want the unique perspectives, the diverse talents, and the personal story that makes you who you are. Why? Because the youth we serve are not one size fits all and the people who support them shouldn’t be either!
At YOU, we believe meaningful impact is built collectively, and that every role contributes to something bigger than itself. We value your ability to bring fresh ideas to the table and innovate new ways to steward and strengthen the financial systems that power our mission, working within a team that walks alongside youth every step of the way!
Build a community where youth are embraced, empowered, and thrive. Be bold. Be authentic. Be YOU.
Reporting to the Community Youth Hub Team Leader, the Community Youth Hub Overnight PT Worker will be responsible for supporting youth experiencing chronic, unsheltered homelessness to establish permanent, safe, and appropriate housing plans while accessing respite or transitional beds at the Community Youth Hub. Community Youth Hub Overnight PT Workers will be responsible for the successful day-to-day operations of the Community Youth Hub, including conducting intakes, discharges, and assessments, and providing individualized support to youth accessing the Community Youth Hub. Community Youth Hub Workers will utilize a harm reduction and trauma-informed approach, exercising compassion to support youth experiencing crisis, mental health imbalance, or behavioural challenges.
Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Support youth accessing the Community Youth Hub with intake, assessment, goal setting and tracking, life skill building, wellness education and support, and appropriate community referrals.
- Facilitate daily programming, including basic needs provision, informal mental health support, and crisis intervention.
- Track administrative data about the program and document client activity in the form of case notes, occurrence reports, and data entry into appropriate client case management systems (e.g. Web Tracker, HIFIS).
- Work from a Housing-First, harm reduction, and trauma-informed approach, utilizing compassion and de-escalation strategies to support youth experiencing crisis, mental health imbalance, or behavioral challenges in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Contribute to the health and safety of the Community Youth Hub participants and staff by assisting with general cleanliness, identification of safety concerns, and general site operations in accordance with standards, policies, and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Completion of post-secondary education at a college or university level in a human relations or social services field or combined equivalent education and a minimum of 2 years related case management experience.
- Extensive knowledge of local supports for youth.
- Knowledge of the Residential Tenancies Act.
- Experience working with individuals experiencing homelessness and affected by poverty, trauma, mental health imbalance, substance use, and the justice system.
- Knowledge of Housing First principles and philosophy.
- Experience working with a diverse population, including persons from diverse cultural backgrounds, 2SLGBTQIA+ groups, and youth.
- Strong case documentation, statistical reporting, file management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to build interpersonal and supportive relationships with youth clients.
- First Aid/CPR Level C certification required.
- Suicide Prevention, Crisis Intervention and Prevention Training (PMAB or CPI) is an asset.
- Flexibility in scheduling to meet program needs.
- Clear Police Vulnerable Sector Check for youth population.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office 365 including Word, Outlook, Excel and SharePoint as well as other online software programs required.
- Working knowledge of Webtracker and HIFIS is an asset.
- Must have access to reliable transportation.
Our Commitment to Equity and Inclusion:
YOU is actively building a diverse board and workforce reflective of Canadian society. As a result, we promote employment equity and encourage candidates from Indigenous, Black, and other racialized communities, 2SLGBTQI+ people, individuals with disabilities, women, and other people from communities facing systemic inequities. We recognize that structural barriers shape experiences and job qualifications. We encourage you to apply even if you feel the position would be a stretch.
Youth Opportunities Unlimited is committed to developing inclusive and barrier free selection and appointment processes as well as work environments, in support of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005 and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation 191 11. Should an applicant require accommodation at any point during the recruitment process or as an employee during subsequent employment, they are invited to communicate and discuss their requirements with the YOU contact noted below.
Pay: $21.22-$25.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
Work Location: In person
